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SwedenMassac Creek near Paducah water level
River gauge, Massac Creek, Kentucky, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.7 cfs
History
What this means
Massac Creek near Paducah is running below normal at 2.73 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.69 ft and 2.91 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Massac Creek near Paducah
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio River at PaducahRiver gauge, Ohio River | 16.37 ft | Normal | +0.25 ft | 7 mi |
| Mayfield Creek at LovelacevilleRiver gauge, Mayfield Creek | 37.2 cfs | Very high | +3.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| Ohio River at Smithland Dam, SmithlandRiver gauge, Ohio River | 13.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.66 ft | 18 mi |
| Ohio River at OlmstedRiver gauge, Ohio River | 19.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.62 ft | 21 mi |
| Cache River at FormanRiver gauge, Cache River | 8.25 ft | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Ohio River at Dam 51 at GolcondaRiver gauge, Ohio River | 30.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| Lusk Creek near EddyvilleRiver gauge, Lusk Creek | 1.87 ft | Low | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Bayou De Chien near ClintonRiver gauge, Bayou De Chien | 20.9 cfs | Normal | +0.8 cfs | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Massac Creek near Paducah today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.73 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Massac Creek near Paducah rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Massac Creek near Paducah normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03611260(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.04144, -88.71089(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.73 ft | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Massac Creek near Paducah (usgs:03611260). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kentucky/massac-creek-near-paducah
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer